English Explanatory Dictionary

kail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of kale.
  2. Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables.
  3. A broth made with kale or other vegetables; hence, any broth; also, a dinner.
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

kail kails

Etymology

* As a German surname, from a derivative of the adjective geil (“wilful, happy”). * Also as a German surname, Americanized from Köhl, see also Kohl, Kehl, Cail. * As an English surname, variant of Call.

Derived words

kailyard kaily
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